Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is a Flavivirus that is spread by mosquitos in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific regions. Most infections cause little or no symptoms however occasional inflammation of the brain can occur. Mortality is highest in children. Fortunately an effective vaccine is available...
JPK Instruments reports on the research of Professor Guillaume Charras of the London Centre for Nanotechnology where he is applying AFM to understand the fundamental mechanical properties of cells and tissues. Professor Guillaume Charras leads a research group at the London Centre for Nanotechnology. Their overall goal is to understand fundamental mechanical properties of cells and tissues...
Postnova Analytics has published a new poster that compares the suitability of Electrical Asymmetrical Flow Field Flow Fractionation (EAF4) and Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) for determining the physicochemical and biophysical attributes of monoclonal antibodies. In the described work, a reference monoclonal antibody (RM 8671 mAb), from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. have announced the launch of a range of anti-idiotypic antibodies targeting the immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs: pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and nivolumab (Opdivo). Anti-pembrolizumab and anti-nivolumab antibodies are designed for use in bioanalytical assays to monitor the drug levels in cancer patients....
It may be true that no job is too difficult to perform as long as you have the right tools. However, selecting the right tool for the job and how it's utilized often depends on who is going to use it. Such is the case in the ever-evolving field of Life Science where selecting the right piece of laboratory equipment serves as an important step in the research process....
Available in 96- and 384-well configurations - Porvair Sciences reagent reservoirs are designed for simple integration into any automated liquid handling system. Reagent reservoirs provide an economical way to divide up reagents and wash stations on the deck of automated liquid handling systems. Made to the ANSI/SLAS standard, Porvair reagent reservoirs can be used with most liquid handlers and are fully...
The Ralph N. Adams Award in bioanalytical Chemistry will be presented at Pittcon 2019 and includes a cash award and travel expenses. The award recognizes significant contributions to the field of bio-analytical chemistry, broadly defined. The recipient will have introduced a significant technique, theory, instrument or application important to the life sciences, and provided an exceptional environment to educate bio-analytical chemists...
Focus on the latest microscopy techniques and a wide range of applications. This year, ZEISS hosted the Day of Microscopy at the ZEISS Forum and ZEISS Microscopy Customer Center Europe in Oberkochen, Germany on May 16 and 17. International guests from research, science, and industry benefited from a varied program of lectures, workshops and discussions that gave insights...
The Protein LoBind Conical Tubes minimize the risk of non-specific protein and peptide samples sticking to the walls of the tubes. This ensures the best possible sample recovery, which is especially important when working with samples with low initial concentration.
Cresset, innovative provider of outstanding software for molecular discovery, is pleased to announce the scientific program for its User Group Meeting on 21st – 22nd June in Cambridge, UK. Leading chemists from industry and academia will present scientific case studies and insights into how computational chemistry has helped transform their research...
The Genesis Lyophilizer from SP Scientific has been designed with versatility in mind so that this freeze dryer can meet virtually any research, development or small-scale production lyophilization application. The Genesis is highly configurable and designed to deliver shelf temperatures as low as -70°C, condenser temperatures to -85°C, operate in bulk or stoppering configurations....
INTEGRA has expanded its popular reagent reservoir product family to include polypropylene reservoirs with enhanced chemical compatibility that perfectly complements the existing polystyrene reservoirs. Polypropylene Multichannel Reagent Reservoirs – available in 10, 25 and 100 ml sizes – offer all the advantages of their polystyrene counterparts. The disposable reservoir fits securely within a sturdy reusable base, and features clearly visible integrated volume graduations for ease of use....
International multi-site collaboration hub will implement new clinical imaging tools and deliver several projects per year with enhanced speed and throughput. The European Infrastructure for Translational Medicine (EATRIS) has formed a collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to deliver a clinical and scientific expert network for the development and application of innovative imaging methods for inflammatory diseases....
Innovations at ACHEMA 2018 • Hall 4.1 • Booth J49 | FRITSCH is an internationally respected manufacturer of application-oriented laboratory instruments for sample preparation and particle sizing. This year FRITSCH also got something new to discover. Convince yourself and experience the FRITSCH innovations live during ACHEMA 2018 • Hall 4.1 • Booth J49....
Asynt announces its newest member of the ReactoMate reactor family, the “QUANTUM” support stand is the perfect addition to any process chemistry laboratory. Designed to be an affordable entry-level system - QUANTUM is easy to set up and provides secure and stable support for all reaction vessels from 100ml right up to 5,000ml. Manufactured in the UK using durable stainless steel - QUANTUM does not compromise on quality...
DWK Life Sciences will reveal a new labware product at ACHEMA 2018 made from metal particles and laser beams. Under the DURAN® brand, DWK Life Sciences is known for developing innovative glass labware products. For the first time, the product development team have succeeded in designing a 4-port GL 45 bottle connector cap manufactured using metal 3D printing. This fully functional component is manufactured from a medical grade...
Testa Analytical Solutions e.K (Berlin, Germany) is taking the opportunity at ACHEMA 2018 to demonstrate its expertise in characterisation technologies for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers and research groups. ACHEMA is the leading chemical and process engineering exhibition that creates a forum for the exchange of ideas and new technology. Testa Analytical product specialists will be on hand in Hall 4.1, Stand K74 to discuss their...
MR Solutions is broadening its range of preclinical scanners with the launch of four CT models. This new range of CT scanners is designed to operate alone or with the clip on PET and SPECT imaging systems developed by MR Solutions for their range of MRI scanners. The MR Solutions family now includes six cryogen free MRI scanners with a range between 3T to 9.4T, five PET which include clip-on and within the bore and two SPECT....
The Fido® X2 from FLIR Systems is a handheld explosives trace detector featuring field-proven TrueTrace® technology enabling it to detect a broad range of homemade, commercial, and military explosives with best-in-class sensitivity. Weighing less than 700 grams the Fido X2 is a truly portable device designed for use at security checkpoints during long periods of high alert.....
In addition to its diverse product line, JULABO will exhibit selected products from the CORIO, DYNEO, and PRESTO series at this year's Achema. Visitors to JULABO's redesigned booth (Achema Hall 4.2, Booth J38) from June 11 to 15 will be treated to exciting and varied highlights under the motto “Superior Temperature Technology for a Better Life”....
Genevac has published a technical article that describes how its Rocket™ Evaporator has been used by the Technical University of Munich (Germany) as a sample preparation tool for extraction of active phytochemicals from the leaves of Gymnema sylvestre. A Genevac Rocket Evaporator was chosen to dry the samples because of its high-volume sample capacity, unique technology that eliminates cross contamination due...
Oxford Genetics, a leader in innovative synthetic biology-based technologies for biologics discovery, development and delivery, has announced the launch of a new online customer portal designed to enable customers to better monitor project progress and track communications. This new portal provides customers with real-time updates through 24/7 access to the status of the projects they have...